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Collins-class submarine
February 16, 2019
Australia's Collins-Class Submarines Enter a 20th Year of Trouble
By Robert Green
A Swedish shipyard’s troubles and Australia’s quest for new submarines.
March 11, 2016
Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Tokyo showcasing its high-tech submarine to boost its chances to win a major defense contract in Australia?
October 14, 2015
Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure?
By Benjamin David Baker
The Swedish company Saab Kockums offers to upgrade Australia’s subs while Canberra decides who will replace them. Is it worth it?
October 13, 2015
Australia’s Submarine Debate: Shipyards and Seas
By Helen Clark
The debate often misses the regional context surrounding Australia’s submarine program.
October 07, 2015
Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.
May 22, 2015
Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The game is on! Japan officially announces that it will bid for a contract to build 12 submarines in Australia.
March 16, 2015
Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A letter outlines why Sweden feels snubbed for not having been invited to bid for Canberra's new submarine fleet.
January 24, 2015
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.
November 20, 2014
Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion
By Clint Richards
Size, technology and stealth are proving too great a draw for Canberra.
September 03, 2014
Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs
By Clint Richards
Although a risky sale in Australia, the benefits may be too great for either side to pass up.
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